📘 How to Use ~는 중이에요 – I’m in the Middle of Doing in Korean Want to say “I’m in the middle of studying,” “She’s currently working,” or “We’re in the middle of eating” in Korean? Then it’s time to learn ~는 중이에요 , a natural Korean grammar expression used to describe an action that is currently in progress . This form is especially useful when you want to emphasize that you’re in the process of doing something , often with a sense of focus or busyness. 📌 What Does ~는 중이에요 Mean? ~는 중이다 means “in the middle of doing something.” ✔️ It emphasizes that the action is actively happening right now and may not be finished. Structure: Action verb + 는 중이다 In speech, it becomes: ~는 중이에요 (polite) ~는 중이야 (casual) ~는 중입니다 (formal) 📘 Example Sentences 지금 공부하는 중이에요 – I’m in the middle of studying ji-geum gong-bu-ha-neun jung-i-e-yo 회의하는 중이에요 – I’m in a meeting (in the middle of a meeting) hoe-ui-ha-neun jung-i-e-yo 식사하는 중이에요 – I’m currently eating sik-...

📘 How to Use ~고 있다 – Present Progressive in Korean Want to say “I am studying”, “She is eating”, or “We are watching a movie” in Korean? In Korean, the present progressive (something that is happening right now ) is expressed using the grammar structure ~고 있다 . This lesson will guide you through how to use ~고 있다 naturally, with correct conjugation, real examples, and how it compares to simple present tense. 📌 What Does ~고 있다 Mean? ~고 있다 literally means “to be doing” something. It is the Korean equivalent of the English “-ing” form when describing an action in progress. Examples: 공부하다 → 공부하고 있다 – to be studying 먹다 → 먹고 있다 – to be eating 일하다 → 일하고 있다 – to be working 🔤 Conjugation Rule Verb stem + 고 있다 → base form Polite present: 고 있어요 Past tense: 고 있었어요 Future tense: 고 있을 거예요 📊 Grammar Summary Table Verb ~고 있다 Form Meaning Romanization 가다 가고 있어요 I am going ga-go it-seo-yo 먹다 먹고 있어요 I am eating meok-go it-seo-yo ...